Main report - Ofcom

About Ofcom

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.

Internet-based services

As people communicate seamlessly online and offline, we now need to invest our efforts into making digital communications work for everyone

Media use and attitudes

Ofcom wants to understand how adults and children in the UK use media.

Online safety

Under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom's job is to make online services safer for the people who use them. We make sure companies have effective systems in place to protect users from harm.

Phones and broadband

Ofcom is committed to a thriving telecoms sector, where companies can compete fairly and customers benefit from a broad range of services.

Post

Ofcom's job is to make sure there is a universal postal service.

Spectrum

You can't see or feel radio spectrum, but we use it every day. Our job is to authorise and manage the use of spectrum in the UK.

TV, radio and on-demand

We make sure that broadcasters provide quality TV, radio and on-demand programmes that appeal to diverse audiences. We also have rules in place to protect viewers and listeners from harm.
Advice for businesses

How to make the most of communications services as a small business.

Advice for consumers

How to make the most of the services you use, and deal with problems.

Consultations and statements

Proposals we are consulting on and decisions we've made.

Enforcement

How we make sure companies follow our rules, to protect customers and promote competition.

Information for industry

Rules, guidance and other information for the industries we regulate.

Licence information

If you're looking to use certain radio equipment, or broadcast on TV or radio, you'll need a licence from Ofcom.

News and updates

Our latest news, features, views and information about our work.

Research, statistics and data

Evidence we gather to inform our work as a regulator.
Complaints
- Ofcom may be able to help you complain about or report issues relating to: phone, broadband and postal services; TV, radio and on-demand programmes; interference to wireless devices; or something you have seen on an online service, website or app.
- The types of complaint we deal with
- Get in touch by phone or post
Licences
- You need a licence from Ofcom if you’re looking to use certain radio equipment (like amateur or ships radio), or broadcast on TV or radio.
- Help with your spectrum licence
- Help with your broadcast licence

Cymraeg

Phones and broadband Coverage and speeds Research, statistics and data

Published: 5 January 2024

People now rely on being connected through calls and online services more than ever, whether at home or on the move. So, it’s important that they have access to reliable, good quality broadband and mobile connections, to help them keep in touch with friends and family, shop and pay bills online, or stream the latest must-see TV series.

The Connected Nations report tracks progress in fixed and mobile services in the UK and summarises the role Ofcom plays in helping to further improve them. This report highlights the work Ofcom is doing, alongside UK and devolved governments and communications companies, to improve the availability of fixed and mobile services across the UK.

Connected Nations 2020: Main report (PDF, 3.0 MB)

Connected Nations 2020: Methodology (PDF, 264.8 KB)

Related content

Nations reports

Reports on the communications infrastructures of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Interactive report

Interactive visualisation of data from Connected Nations 2020.

Data downloads

We have made some of the data that underpins the Connected Nations report available for download.

Broadband and mobile coverage checker

Enter a postcode to view mobile coverage by provider, or availability of broadband services (standard, superfast and ultrafast). You can also view the results as interactive maps.